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PONCHO®/VOTiVO® SOYBEAN APPLICATION GUIDEAt Bayer, we know how important it is to use seed treatment products in a manner that promotes stewardship for the users as well as the environment. The Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth™ team extensively studies the way products affect the surface of the seed and how treated seed subsequently performs in the treating facility and in the field.

On soybeans, the total volume of seed treatment products and liquid that can be applied is much lower than on seeds from other row crops. Poncho®/VOTiVO® for soybeans has been tested in the laboratory, in the treating/conditioning facility and in the field. To help ensure our customers have the best treated seed possible, Poncho/VOTiVO on soybean seed should be applied with the multifunctional coating Precise™ Soybean 1010 at the recommended rate. Use of other coatings must be evaluated and approved by the Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth Service Center.

PRODUCT USAGE

Apply Poncho/VOTiVO at 0.13 mg ai/seed (0.73 fl. oz./100,000 seeds) with Precise Soybean 1010 at 1 fl. oz. per 100 lbs. of seed. Poncho/VOTiVO can be applied with Bayer CropScience fungicides: Trilex® 2000, Trilex Flowable Fungicide and Allegiance® FL Seed Treatment Fungicide. A seed-applied colorant is needed to help ensure compliance with U.S. law. Poncho/VOTiVO should be applied with soybean seed-treating equipment

that has been certified by your Bayer CropScience representative, such as Bayer’s On Demand™ system.

As a closed, fully-automated treatment system, On Demand is easier, consistent and more accurate. It is a state-of-the-art system designed for greater capacity with increased speed for larger volumes and ease of use. The increased efficiency and safety of the On Demand system help ensure Bayer seed treatment is applied precisely and at labeled rates for improved seed integrity. However, Poncho/VOTiVO may also be mixed in slurry* or applied “neat” through a static mixer or direct injection system with certified downstream seed treaters. An adequate slurry rate should be used to provide acceptable coverage and seed-to-seed distribution. Depending on temperature, relative humidity, seed size and type of treating equipment, total slurry volume should be 6 to 8 fl. oz. per 100 lbs. of seed.

RECOMMENDED ADDITION ORDER

1. Water (2/3 to 3/4 the total volume required)

2. Colorant

3. Dry products (if any)

4. Liquid products

5. Poncho/VOTiVO

6. Precise™ Soybean 1010

7. Water (remaining volume)

*Use any slurry containing Poncho/VOTiVO within 72 hours of mixing and provide adequate agitation to maintain slurry suspension.

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APPEARANCE

Poncho/VOTiVO applied with Precise Soybean 1010 at the recommended rate results in seed that has an even, smooth appearance.

TREATMENT RETENTION

Poncho/VOTiVO applied with Precise Soybean 1010 at the recommended rate results in only 0.30 gm of dust per 100 kg of seed.

For further instructions, contact your Bayer CropScience Seed Treatment Technical Service Representative.

^ Seed A – 3,350 seed/lb., Seed B – 2,862 seed/lb., Seed C – 2,525 seed/lb.

Bayer CropScience, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer (reg’d), the Bayer Cross (reg’d), Allegiance,® Gaucho,® On Demand,™ Poncho,® Precise,™ SeedGrowth,™ Trilex,® VOTiVO,® and Yield Shield® are trademarks of Bayer. Products are not registered in all states. For additional product information, call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our Web site at www.BayerCropScience.us.CR0912PONVOTA027V00R0

For more information, visit PonchoVOTiVO.us.

IMPORTANT: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of these products. Read the label before using these products. Observe all label directions and precautions while using these products.

Poncho®/VOTiVO® paired with Precise™ Soybean 1010 results in:

• Excellent seed flow in the conditioning plant

• Good plantability across different planter types

• High-quality chemical and seed dust retention

• Enhanced cosmetic attributes

PLANTABILITY

Seed treated with Poncho/VOTiVO and Precise Soybean 1010 plants accurately even when tested under extreme conditions (high heat and humidity). Plantability trials were conducted with both vacuum meter and finger pickup mechanisms.

Note: To optimize planter performance and accuracy, Bayer CropScience encourages that all planter manufacturer’s recommendations for the use of talc or graphite are followed.

80˚F and 80% RH with no talc or graphite added to seed in planter. Test simulates planting at 5 mph and 30" rows. Average of three sources.^

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Poncho®/VOTiVO® Soybean Plantability Study

■ Poncho®/VOTiVO® + seed-applied fungicide base■ Seed-applied fungicide + Gaucho® base

Heubach Dustmeter – grams of dust per 100 kg of seeds – Poncho/VOTiVO on soybeans with Precise Soybean 1010 @ 1 fl. oz./cwt. Average results of three seed sources.^

Precise™ Soybean 1010 improves plantability, reduces dust, and givestreated soybeans an even, smooth appearance.

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^ Seed A – 3,350 seed/lb., Seed B – 2,862 seed/lb., Seed C – 2,525 seed/lb.

Poncho®/VOTiVO® Soybean Dust Study

■ Poncho®/VOTiVO® + seed-applied fungicide base

■ Seed-applied fungicide + Gaucho® base